RESTORATION OF STRATEGIC AREAS FOR WATER REGULATION AND CONNECTIVITY
Municipality: Ciénaga
Voluntary conservation agreements are established with landowners, including incentives and capacity building. Site selection is based on investment and ecosystem service optimization models. The project structure follows the stages of the National Restoration Plan, with a 3-year monitoring plan and long-term reviews.
A field training process, the creation of local nurseries and complementary projects for the propagation of native trees are proposed. Conservation agreements include incentives such as water treatment improvements and technical assistance.
Environmental awareness-raising and partnerships with local communities are proposed, as well as specific restoration strategies, such as forest enrichment, protective strips for water bodies, forest enclosures, and agroforestry systems. In addition, the rescue of endangered species is highlighted as an integral part of the conservation strategy.
In addition, ecosystem connectivity will be promoted by restoring biological corridors, benefiting local fauna and flora, strengthening plant-host relationships, and increasing diversity in the rehabilitated areas. Restoration will also contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation.
It is expected to improve the quality of life of the landowners by advising them on the economic and financial management of their farms. The project will strengthen communication and exchange between producers and communities in the lower and upper watershed, improving their capacities in areas such as plant propagation, seed rescue, nurseries, water and biodiversity monitoring, and contributing to the environmental awareness of these beneficiary groups.
Benefits are expected to increase as more areas are restored and 5-, 10- and 20-year targets are achieved.
